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A Door into Ocean
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LENGTH17 hrs and 58 mins
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RELEASE DATE07-22-08
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
A groundbreaking work both of feminist science fiction and of world-building hard science fiction, A Door into Ocean is the novel that made Joan Slonczewski's reputation as an important science-fiction writer.
©1986 Joan Slonczewski; (P)2008 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
What the Critics Say
"[A] dreamy, poetic book...very much in the spirit of Dune or Le Guin's works. It's tough to build a world, particularly if you try to get the science correct. Author Slonczewski accomplishes that difficult feat and manages a gripping plot into the bargain. Maybe LeGuin has competition." (San Francisco Examiner)
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What Members Say
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"I felt like I was in Shora"
What did you love best about A Door into Ocean?The vivid writing brought me right through
What about Rosalyn Landor’s performance did you like?The narrator did an amazing job conveying the peaceful feeling of Shora and the peaceful beliefs of the sharers.
Any additional comments?I gave the story 4 out of 5 stars only because there was all this build up to a climax that was not very climactic.
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"Might be a better read than listen"
Readers voice is so hypnotic and emotionally flat that it is hard to follow the story. She has a beautiful voice but she needs to use it better. I can't stay awake.
1 of 3 people found this review helpful -
"Hard to listen"
Premise: English is not my mother language. Normally I much enjoy audio-books and quality of audible, but in this case, I find very difficult to listen to the story, I do not find suspence and the will to listen it further. When I am driving, I have to switch off, since the story has a dangerous sleeping effect. The book may be wonderful but personally I will not listen the audio-book until the end (4-5 hours are more than enough to show good will :-) ).
2 of 6 people found this review helpful